All of us just love babies and at Columbia Asia Hospitals, they were delighted to welcome the first little ones who came into the world in the lunar new year. Columbia Asia Hospitals, a member of Asia OneHealthcare, marked the first day of Chinese New Year with the arrival of newborns at two of its…
At a recent LAC Wellness luncheon held at The Hungry Tapir in Bangsar, we were introduced to LAC Malaysia’s innovative products. It was interesting to learn how proper eating, paired with supplements that work wonders, help us improve our overall health and well-being. Just recently, it was Chinese New Year and Hari Raya is now…
Menstrual cycle is a regular part of a women’s life, and it comes regularly every month for some and for some irregularly. For some women, the onset of this menstrual cycle is very painful. However, many ladies are told to accept and endure the pain because it is normal. But what if the pain…
I had a cousin brother who was overweight and he went on a keto a diet to lose weight. In the beginning of his diet, he suffered a lot because he had intense Coca-Cola cravings. Cravings are triggered when our body feels we lack certain nutrients. In my cousin brother’s case, the body went into…
I recently was approached to do a review on allulose. I knew allulose was some sugar, but it is really not that popular. It is also expensive – RM 20 for a 350g bag. This is so much more expensive than the RM 3 sugar packet (500g) in the market. The allulose was sent over…
I recently visited a hospital and I learnt that they consulted a colour therapist to determine the colour of their recently renovated wards. The general wards are blue in colour, maternity ward is pink and paediatric ward is purple. It was my first time hearing about a colour therapist and I found out that the…
In the heart of the bustling urban landscape of Subang Jaya, a new landmark has emerged that challenges the traditional boundaries between hospitality and healthcare. REN Wellness Retreat, a pioneering initiative by IJM Land, represents an admirable and ambitious step into the world of integrated Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T&CM). REN Wellness Retreat is a…
I recently went to my office toilet, and it smelled like petai (stink beans). I knew who the culprit was because one of my colleagues was having petai during lunch. The petai dish she made had the whole pantry smelling like the dish itself. I also noticed that every time I take a 3 in…
It is common for many to get confused between fruits and vegetables. This confusion is even more prevalent among young kids. A kid once asked me- Are tomatoes fruits or vegetables? In terms of botanical knowledge, In terms of cooking, Most of us learn to classify food from how it is cooked and not…
The average lifespan of a Japanese is 84-85 years old – one of the highest in the world. The reason is simple – healthy living. Last week, over work, I met a young Japanese lady who is married to a local Malaysian and she told me that she likes to cook and eat at home….
